A $3.8 billion pipeline project expected to carry 450,000 barrels per day of Bakken crude to tank farms in Illinois received another boost last week when the Illinois Commerce Commission unanimously approved the project. READ MORESHARE

Pioneer Natural Resources is now actively working with its midstream partners to secure export facilities along the Gulf Coast following the repeal of the U.S. export ban on crude oil. Other producers and parties are also positive.READ MORESHARE

Enerplus Corp. has sold a portion of its non-operated interests in North Dakota for roughly $80 million. The sale, according to Enerplus, will allow the E&P firm to focus on its operated acreage in Fort Berthold. READ MORESHARE

ONEOK Partners will spend $460 million on capital growth expenditures in 2016, with another $140 million on maintenance. According to the company, the Williston Basin will continue to offer multiple growth opportunities despite oil prices. READ MORESHARE